Principal Consultant, Technology Solutions

As a Principal Consultant at Valent Partners, you will lead the design, execution, and delivery of solutions for our clients’ toughest business challenges. On a typical day, you might expect to oversee complex, multi-threaded technical projects, streamline business processes and technology environments, develop architecture and roadmaps, or lead technology transformation initiatives. You will be expected to mentor junior team members and oversee account teams in the execution of different workstreams. You will play a key role in business development, leveraging your relationships to drive growth through both existing and new accounts. Internally, you will collaborate with other Valent leaders in leading the operations of our business and contribute directly to the growth of Valent as a destination place to build one’s career. 

WHO YOU ARE: 

• You prioritize and intentionally develop relationships 
• You approach problem solving with curiosity, creativity, and a sense of urgency
• You hold yourself accountable for delivering exceptional value and are passionate about achieving outcomes for clients
• You communicate openly, honestly, and directly with others
• You demonstrate a team-first mentality and enjoy collaborating with others
• You have an ownership mentality, changing circumstances instead of accepting them
• You demonstrate a growth mindset, viewing challenges as learning opportunities
• You enjoy investing in the professional development of others 

HOW WE WORK: 

• We work in small (typically 2-8 person) project teams that work alongside clients to solve their toughest challenges
• We employ principles of mature agile development to deliver high quality value to clients faster
• We add value best when collaborating directly with our clients and with each other, in person whenever possible and virtually, if necessary
• We staff team members on a variety of projects across different industries, technology platforms, etc. to give you a breadth of experience 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individuals and families
• 401K matching
• Participation in Valent's Equity Incentive Plan
• Profit sharing and individual “Excellence” bonus potential
• Each team member is paired with an experienced Mentor
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Monthly cell and data reimbursement
• Transparent and equitable salary structure with clear promotion path
• Community service opportunities with local non-profit partners 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of ten years of experience in technology consulting, including a background in software development, enterprise architecture, or data and AI
• Experience managing end-to-end transformation projects and programs (i.e., digital transformation, systems implementation, cloud migration, AI and automation, etc.)
• Experience leading the architecting and implementation of custom technology solutions
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with the ability to evaluate and recommend the best fit for the client needs
• Experience managing client accounts, including team leadership, delivery oversight, and senior client relationship management
• Experience driving business development and go-to-market efforts, including pursuit strategy and expansion of existing client relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect technical solutions to business objectives and client outcomes
• Skilled at driving alignment across cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives
• Experience coaching a team to achieve successful project outcomes, while also contributing directly to the work being done
• Strong business acumen, capable of framing technical information to non-technical audiences
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• Legally authorized to work for any company in the United States without sponsorship

ABOUT VALENT: 

VALENT: adjective meaning possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance; beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; imaginative 

Valent Partners is a relationship-focused management and technology consulting firm that works alongside its clients to enable customer-focused outcomes. Our mission is to courageously develop trust-based relationships, accelerating the success of our clients, colleagues, and communities. Clients engage Valent Partners for a range of projects including strategy advisory, digital transformation, architecture design and implementation, digital product development, and advanced analytics and AI/ML. We work across a diverse set of industries including energy, utilities, consumer products, travel/entertainment and direct sales to deliver tangible results. 

Being a Valent team member means having an owner’s mentality. Responsibilities transcend client deliverables with each team member expected to take an active role in building part of our firm. From business development to recruitment to thought leadership, each person can shape the future of Valent. Motivated by the pursuit of excellence and delivering beyond what is expected, we are a group of lifelong learners who bring curiosity, creativity, and urgency to all we do.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.